2023 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region
Finding the Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor's Degree School for You
Philosophy & Religious Studies is the #28 most popular major in the country with 19,993 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in the New England Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region
Check out the philosophy and religious studies doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top New England Region Schools for a Doctorate in Philosophy & Religious Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Boston College the best school in the New England Region for philosophy and religious studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Boston University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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Out of the 3 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Massachusetts Amherst landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Request InformationBest Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best philosophy and religious studies colleges for a specific state in the New England region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 43 |
| Maine | 55 |
| Rhode Island | 78 |
| Massachusetts | 587 |
| Connecticut | 271 |
| Vermont | 59 |
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Philosophy & Religious Studies Related Rankings by Major
Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 10,054 |
| Religious Studies | 9,470 |
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 285 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 184 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Philosophy & Religious Studies
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 556,813 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| English Language & Literature | 54,635 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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